Yellow-chinned Sunbird
NameYellow-chinned Sunbird
Common NameYellow-chinned Sunbird
Scientific NameAnthreptes rectirostris
FamilyNectariniidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsMales display iridescent metallic green on the head, nape, and upper back, contrasting with a bright yellow chin and throat. A narrow orange-chestnut band crosses the upper breast, bordered below by a metallic blue band, with the rest of the underparts being whitish to pale yellow. Females are duller, lacking the iridescent head and breast bands, with olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, rapid 'tsip' or 'tsee' notes, often forming a fast, chattering song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across West and Central Africa, its range extends from Sierra Leone eastward to Uganda and southward into Angola.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent metallic green head and upperparts (male), Bright yellow chin and throat, Narrow orange-chestnut breast band (male), Slender, downcurved bill, Small size
Description
A small, active sunbird characterized by its iridescent green head and back, a distinctive yellow chin, and a pale belly. It typically forages for nectar and small insects, often found in the canopy and mid-story of tropical forests.
